Panasonic NV-HS960AM User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

NV-HS960AM

Operating Instructions

G-CODE

VQT8889

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Cassette Recorder. We would particularly advise that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Contents

Before Use

Controls and Components ............................................. 03

Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote

Control .......................................................................... 05

Cautions ........................................................................... 06

Warning and Important Information .............................. 07

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV.......... 08

Connecting and Setting Up

Connecting and Preparations for a TV ......................... 10

When You Insert a Video Cassette ........ 14

Playback

Playback .......................................................................... 15

≥ To Ensure High Playback Picture Quality

(3D DNR Function) ...................................................... 17

≥ To Ensure a Stable and Shake-Free Playback Picutre

Quality (TBC Function) ................................................ 17

Recording

Recording ........................................................................ 18

≥ To Make an S-VHS Recording on a Video Cassette .... 18

≥ To Record a VHS Tape with S-VHS Quality

(S-VHS Expansion Technology) ................................ 19

≥ To Select the Recording Duration and Perform

Timer Recording (OTR Recording) ............................ 19

Timer Recording

Timer Recording ............................................................. 21

≥ To Programme with the On Screen Display (OSD) ... 21

≥ To Programme with the G-code Function .................. 22

Other Timer Recordings and Convenient

Functions ..................................................................... 23

Advanced Operations

Search Functions ............................................................ 31

≥ VISSlVHS Index Search System ............................. 31

≥ Intro-Jet Scan ............................................................. 31

Editing .............................................................................. 32

≥ Assemble Editing ....................................................... 32

≥ Album Function .......................................................... 33

≥ Insert Editing .............................................................. 34

≥ Audio Dubbing ........................................................... 35

≥ One-Touch Editing from a VHS-C, S-VHS-C or Digital

Movie Camera or VCR ................................................ 37

≥ One-Touch Editing from a Video-8/Hi8 Video Movie

Camera ....................................................................... 38

Connecting the VCR to a Decoder/

Connecting the VCR to a Stereo Amplifier ............... 39

Various Settings

Tuning and Assigning the TV Stations Available in

Your Area to the Programme Positions

(Manual Tuning) ........................................................... 40

Restarting the Auto Setup/Resetting the VCR to the

Shipping Condition/Setting the VCR’s Clock ........... 43

Other Convenient Functions (Various Settings) .......... 44

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Display” ................. 44

To Set the Subtitles ................................................ 45

≥ Settings for the Main Menu Item “Functions” ............. 46

≥ Language Setting ....................................................... 48

Helpful Hints

Glossary ........................................................................... 49

Before Requesting Service ............................................ 50

≥ Adjusting the Playback Picture .................................. 52

Specifications .................................................................. 53

Tape Library System

Tape Library System....................................................... 25

≥ To Check the Tape Library Data ................................ 26

≥ To Manually Enter or Editing a Title or Category ....... 28

≥ To Delete the Tape Library Data ................................ 29

≥ To Restore Deleted Tape Library Data ...................... 30

≥ To Demonstrate Tape Library System ....................... 30

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VCR Operation

When you want to operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

°Z Cassette compartment

°b Infra-red Remote Control Receiver window

°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) of the VCR.

Example:

19:

To enter a G-code number.

To enter numbers for various settings.

°6 No function.

°A VCR 1/2 switch

Set to the “VCR 2” position when using two Panasonic VCRs. (See page 47.)

°B AV LINK button

This button does not operate on this VCR.

°O SUBTITLE button

When playing back pre-recorded cassettes with “Closed Caption” subtitles, you can make the Closed Caption appear or disappear on the TV screen by pressing this button. ≥ Every time you press this button, the “<:ON” indication

or “<:OFF” indication appears on the TV screen for a few seconds. When you press this button to display the “<:ON” indication, the Closed Caption are displayed on the TV screen.

≥ After pressing this button so that the “<:ON” indication

appears, it may take a few moments until the Closed Caption are displayed on the TV screen.

≥ Pressing this button also changes the setting of

“Subtitles” for “Display” on the Main menu accordingly. Therefore, turning the “Subtitles” function on or off is also possible by changing the above setting on the Main menu. (See page 45.)

°d VCR display

°k Video Input socket [VIDEO IN (AV4)]

This socket can be used for connection instead of AV3. When the connection is made to AV4, press the INPUT SELECT button 3 and select “A4”. This cannot be used for the connection for performing the Album Function.

°l S-Video Input socket [S-VIDEO IN (AV4)]

°v Audio Input sockets [AUDIO IN (AV4)]

These sockets can be used for connection instead of AV3. When the connection is made to AV4, press the INPUT SELECT button 3 and select “A4”. This cannot be used for the connection for performing the Album Function.

°Q Infra-red transmitter

°V Child Lock Function buttons

(Convenient function to prevent unauthorized use)

This function deactivates all buttons on the VCR and the remote control. Use this function, when you do not want other people to operate the VCR.

To Activate the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display. ≥ If you press a button while the Child Lock function is

on, the “!" hold” indication appears in the VCR display to inform you that no operation is possible.

To Cancel the Child Lock Function: 1 Hold down the OK and the OFF (i) buttons V

simultaneously until the “!" hold” indication disappears. ≥ If you disconnect the power cable, the Child Lock

function is automatically cancelled after the power backup time of approximately 60 minutes has elapsed.

≥ If you cannot cancel the Child Lock function, press

the EXIT button S and perform the operation step 1.

Checking the Accessories/Preparing the Remote Control

Check that you have the accessories shown below .

ENGLISH

∏ Operating

Instructions

∏ S-VHS ET Sticker

(for cassette tape)

∏ RF lead to connect

VCR and TV

∏ S-Video cable

∏ Edit cable

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1 Slide off the battery cover.

∏ Batteries for the Remote

Control

∏ AC Mains leads

≥ Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries. ≥ When you do not use the remote control for a long time,

take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

∏ Remote Control

Before Use

Notes for Battery Replacement:

≥ The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.

However, it varies considerably depending on the frequency of use.

≥ When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA,

UM3, or R6 size batteries.

≥ When the batteries are exhausted, remove them

immediately and dispose of them correctly.

≥ Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

≥ Do not mix old battery with new battery. ≥ Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and

Manganese.

≥ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

2 Insert the batteries with the

polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned.

3 Replace the battery cover.

If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached

If the sliding cover of the remote control becomes detached accidentally, fit it securely in place by placing it on the top of the remote control at the position shown in the illustration below, and pushing it down until it clicks into position. ≥ It is not possible to fit the sliding cover in place by

pushing or sliding it on from the bottom end of the remote control.

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Cautions

Be sure to read the cautions carefully before you operate this VCR.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

If the VCR is moved suddenly from a cold to a warm place, condensation may form on the tape surface and inside the VCR. If this happens, leave the VCR at room temperature for at least 1 hour before operating it.

Avoid humidity and dust

Do not use the VCR in very humid or dusty places. This may cause damage to its internal parts.

Do not cover the ventilation holes

The ventilation holes prevents excessive heat build-up inside the VCR during extended periods of use. Do not block these holes; especially avoid covering them with soft materials such as paper or cloth.

Keep the VCR away from high temperatures

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Keep away from magnets and electromagnetic objects

Never bring a magnet or electromagnetic object close to the VCR because this could adversely affect the performance of the VCR. When using the VCR together with other equipment, keep as much distance as possible between them to prevent them from adversely affecting each other’s performance.

No fingers or other objects inside

Touching internal parts of the VCR is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Video head clogging

The video heads record the picture signals on the tape during recording and read picture signals from the tape during playback. They are, therefore, of critical importance for the picture quality. If the VCR is used for a very long time, these heads may become dirty and clogged with dust and fine particles from the tape coating. In such a case, the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the case, for example, if during the playback of a tape, which you know to have excellent recording quality, the picture and sound quality are inferior. When such a symptom occurs, have the recorder checked by qualified service personnel.

Head cleaning by a service centre is not covered by warranty.

Condensation may form in the following cases:

≥ If the VCR is in a room that was very cold before the heater

has just been turned on.

≥ If the VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity. ≥ If the VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well-

heated room.

≥ The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such

as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

Note:

≥ In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate

the VCR for at least 1 hour. This VCR is not equipped with a dew sensor.

Keep water away

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. Caution: If water or some other liquid is spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR during lightning storms.

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use any cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Also do not use compressed air to remove dust.

Stacking

Install the VCR in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it.

Warning and Important Information

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

∫ DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Remarks

1. This VCR is also capable of receiving SECAM type broadcasting programmes (SECAM B/G) and recording/ playing back its colour television signals.

2. When a cassette which has been recorded on this VCR is played back on a SECAM VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white. When it is played back on a PAL VCR without SECAM capability, the picture may not be reproduced in normal colour.

3. When cassettes recorded on a SECAM VCR or SECAM pre-recorded cassettes are played back on this VCR, the picture may be reproduced in black and white.

4. This VCR is not designed for use in France, where a SECAM VCR should be used instead.

Before Use

Press the POWER button 1 to switch the VCR from on to standby mode or vice versa. In the standby mode, the VCR is still connected to the mains.

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Corporation. The Glicence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

If you dub still pictures from a conventional analogue video movie camera or VCR, some picture distortion may occur in the recorded picture.

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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of most brands using the remote control supplied with this VCR. ≥ Some TV models cannot be operated with this remote

control.

Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Look up your TV’s manufacturer in the list of TVs

compatible with the VCR’s remote control on the next page.

3 While keeping the POWER button 1 pressed, use the

Numeric buttons 2 to enter the manufacturer’s code. If there is more than one code listed for that manufacturer, try the first code. Be sure to enter the code in two digits. Example: 01

4 Check whether you can operate the TV correctly with the

VCR’s remote control.

If the TV cannot be operated properly:

In step 3, enter the other code listed for that manufacturer and repeat step 4.

TV Operation

The explanations below show you what functions individual buttons have when the VCR/TV switch P is set to “TV”.

The 3 Methods for Switching to the AV Input on Your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of three different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

A 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3 to switch to the AV Input.

Each press of the AV button 3 switches between “TV reception” and “AV Input(s)”.

B 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

2 Press the AV button 3.

Colour bars for selecting the AV Input appear on the TV screen.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen

to select the desired AV Input from the displayed colour bars for the AV Input by pressing the corresponding colour button J (red) :, DATEi (green) ;, ONi (yellow) G or OFFi (blue) F on the remote control.

C 1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “TV”.

°°1 POWER button

To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons:

Numeric buttons 2 AV button 3 Channel button N

°°2 Numeric buttons

To select the programme positions (1–99) on the TV.

°°3 AV button

To select the desired AV input on the TV.

°°N Channel button

To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.

°°W TV ASPECT button

To switch the screen format between the wide-screen and other formats.

°°X VOLUME button

To adjust the volume of the TV.

2 Press the AV button 3.

The last previously selected AV Input indication appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another AV Input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later.

3 Before the indications for selecting another AV

Input disappear, press the I button :, DATEj button ;, ONj button G or OFFj button F to select the desired AV input. With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows: I :: Move left DATEj ;: Move down ONj G: Move up OFFj F: Move right

List of TVs Compatible with the VCR’s Remote Control

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 01–04

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09

BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33

DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31

GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42

INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30

ITT 25

JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25–27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06

PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06

SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21

SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

Manufacturer Code

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10– 14

THOMSON 10, 15

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

Before Use

Connecting and Preparations for a TV

Method 1.

AC Input socket p

AC Mains lead (supplied)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using RF coaxial cable and 21-pin Scart cable, then follow the steps below. (AV Connection)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

21-pin Scart socket

21-Scart cable to AV1 (not supplied)

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥Must be connected to watch

TV channels even if 21-pin Scart cable is used to connect VCR to TV.

Aerial Output socket

Aerial lead (not supplied)

TV (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

21-pin Scart socket

To AC Mains socket

≥ If the TV set is equipped with a 21-pin Scart socket that features Y/C signal separation, set the NORMAL/S-VIDEO

OUT switch u to “S-VIDEO OUT” to record or play back with high picture quality and use a

fully-wired 21-pin Scart

cable (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV.

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using only RF coaxial cable, then follow the

or Method 2.

AC Input socket p

AC Mains lead (supplied)

steps below. (RF Connection)

Aerial Input socket

Aerial Output socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied) ≥ Must be connected to

watch TV channels.

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial lead (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

or Method 3.

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using AV cable, then follow the steps below.

AC Input socket

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Aerial Input socket

Video Output socket

Audio Output sockets

Aerial lead (not supplied)

Aerial Output socket

AV cable (not supplied)

Aerial (not supplied)

Video Input socket

Aerial Input socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using S-Video cable, then follow the steps

or Method 4.

below. (S-Video Connection)

Audio Input sockets

TV (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

Connecting and Setting Up

AC Input socket p

AC Mains lead (supplied)

Aerial Input socket

S-Video Output socket

Audio Output sockets

Aerial lead (not supplied)

Aerial Output socket

S-Video cable

Audio cable (not supplied)

(supplied)

Aerial (not supplied)

Aerial Input socket

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

After completing the above connections, proceed to the Auto Setup page (Page 12).

Audio Input sockets

S-Video Input socket

TV with S-Video Input socket (not supplied)

To AC Mains socket

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 1, 3 or 4, follow the operations explained below.

Auto Setup Function

The Auto Setup function automatically tunes all available TV stations.

1 Switch the TV on.

2 Select the AV input on your TV.

3 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

4 Press the POWER button 1 and

the VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes all available TV stations. This takes about 5 minutes.

5 When the Auto Setup is complete, the TV programme

screen appears.

6 Press the MENU button U for

more than 5 seconds so that the RF output channel number appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 38.

On Screen Display

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

Ch 21

Indication during Auto Setup

VCR display

Indication when the RF output channel is 38 (example)

If you are connecting your VCR to a TV using Method 2, follow the operations explained below.

To be able to watch the VCR picture on the TV, RF connection requires the video playback channel to be set on the TV.

1 Switch the TV on.

2 Select an unoccupied programme position (which is not

tuned to a TV station). If you are using a Panasonic TV, select programme position “0”.

3 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

4 Press the POWER button 1 to switch the VCR on.

≥ The VCR’s Auto Setup automatically starts and tunes

all available TV stations. This takes about 5 minutes.

5 Tune your TV until the Auto

Setup shown on the right appears on the TV screen. ≥ As the tuning method differs

depending on the TV you are using, refer to your TV’s operating instructions for details about tuning.

Auto-Setup

in progress,

please wait.

Ch 21

Indication during Auto Setup

6 When the Auto Setup is complete, the TV programme

screen appears.

7 Press the Numeric button “0”

2 so that the displayed RF output channel number changes to “– –”.

Indication after changing the RF output channel to “– –”

8 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

To set the clock:

See page 43.

When you want to change the station names and/or channel numbers:

See page 40 for details.

When no station has been set, confirm all connections of the VCR again and restart the Auto Setup. (See page 43 for details.)

√ To Cancel the Auto Setup Before It Has Finished

Press the EXIT button S.

To set the clock:

See page 43.

If the Picture on the TV’s Video Playback Channel Is Distorted

If, after setup, you select the video playback channel on the TV and view a TV programme on a programme position selected on the VCR, some interference may occur in certain cases. If this happens, you can minimise the distortion by changing the RF output channel on the VCR to another number. Follow the operations below.

1 Set the VCR/TV switch P to “VCR”.

2 Press the MENU button U for more than 5 seconds.

The number of the RF output channel appears on the VCR display. The initial setting is channel 38.

Indication when the RF output channel is 38 (example)

3 Press the Numeric buttons 2 to change the RF output

channel. Enter a channel number which differs by 2 or 3 from the one initially set number. For example, as the original number is 38, enter 41.

VCR display

Connecting and Setting Up

Indication after changing the RF output channel to 41 (example)

4 Press the OK button T to conclude the setting.

Note When You Have Changed the RF Output Channel:

After changing the RF output channel to a different number, be sure to retune your TV to the VCR’s new RF output channel. (For details about tuning, refer to your TV’s operating instructions.)

1 Press the MENU button U for more than 5 seconds.

2 When the test pattern shown on

the right appears sharp and clear on the TV screen, the

On Screen Display

Panasonic

VCR

Ch : 41

tuning is complete.

Test pattern indication

3 Press the EXIT button S to exit the On Screen Display.

When You Insert a Video Cassette

The Tape Library System makes it easy to check what programmes are recorded on the inserted tape and lets you quickly select a programme for playback. For further details about the Tape Library System, see page 25.

When you insert a cassette

with an erasure prevention tab:

As soon as you insert the cassette, the Cassette Number Check starts automatically. Wait a few moments until this check is completed.

On Screen Display VCR display

Checking tape number...

Please wait !

When inserting a cassette that was recorded on this VCR:

When the Cassette Number Check is completed, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) appear on the On Screen Display, and the cassette number appears on the VCR display.

Content of tape: 5 Page 1/2

Title

Football

¢¢¢01 (18:58) Ch 1 ¢¢¢03 (19:08) Ch 3 ¢¢¢05 (19:18) Ch 5

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

To select a programme on the inserted cassette and start playback, see page 26.

Date/Category

We 5.04.00 Sports

We 19.04.00 News

Sa 29.04.00 Movies

Fr 12.05.00 Music

To perform playback without making use of the Tape Library functions, recording or some other function, press the EXIT button S to make the Tape Library indications

The cassette number and tape contents are not displayed for the following types of cassettes:

a. New (never used) cassettes. b. Cassettes recorded on another VCR. c. Cassettes whose cassette number was

deleted from the Library data. d. Certain other kinds of cassettes. e. Cassettes which do not have a programme

recorded for at least 15 munites.

(25 minutes in the EP mode)

In the above cases, the following indications appear:

Tape ID could not

be detected

(This indication appears for several seconds.)

To perform playback, recording or some other function, operate the VCR for the desired function.

disappear, and then operate the VCR for the desired function. Pressing the EXIT button S is necessary even if the TV is not turned on.

When you insert a cassette without an erasure prevention tab:

As soon as you insert the cassette, playback starts and the cassette number appears on the VCR display for several seconds. However, the cassette number and the cassette’s contents (recorded programmes) do not appear on the On Screen Display.

(When loading cassette No. 5.)

If you want to cancel the Cassette Number Check midway:

Press the Play I, Stop 9, EJECT Y or POWER button 1 after the check has started.

≥ No Tape Library data

appears if you cancel the Cassette Number Check. (See page 26.)

≥ If you cancel the Cassette

Number Check midway and then preform recording, a different cassette number may additionally be recorded on the cassette. However, this VCR will automatically cancel the added cassette number(s) when you play back the tape from the beginning.

Playback

Preparations

≥ Confirm that the VCR is on. ≥ Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is

selected.

≥ Insert a recorded video cassette.

As soon as the cassette is inserted, the Cassette Number Check starts. Wait a few moments until it is completed. (See page 14.)

VCR display

For Normal Playback:

Press the Play button I.

For Cue Playback:

During playback, tap the Fast Forward button H.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Fast

Forward button H, cue playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

For Review Playback:

During playback, tap the Rewind button 8.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

≥ If you press and hold down the Rewind

button 8, review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

Notes:

≥ Cue, review or slow playback will be automatically

cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes.

≥ During playback function other than normal playback,

horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, these are not malfunctions.

To Change the Playback Speed

1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button g on the VCR.

2 Rotate the Shuttle Ring h.

FF/56/REW

ForwardBackward

To Locate Precisely the Desired Moment in a Scene

1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button g on the VCR.

2 Turn the Jog Dial i.

FF/56/REW

Playback

For Still Playback:

During playback, press the Pause/Slow button 7.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I or the Pause/Slow button 7.

For Slow Playback:

During playback, keep the Pause/Slow button 7 pressed for 2 seconds or more.

≥ To return to normal playback, press the

Play button I.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape:

To fast-forward the tape: Press the Fast Forward button H in the stop mode.

To rewind the tape: Press the Rewind button 8 in the stop mode.

≥ To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the Stop button

≥ To briefly view the picture during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press and hold down the corresponding button.

≥ You can also perform same operation by turning the Shuttle

Ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

Backward Forward

To Select the Desired Sound Mode during Playback

Press the AUDIO button ? during playback.

Every time you press this button, the audio output mode changes as follows:

Stereo Left Right

On Screen Display

Audio Level (Stereo)

–

40 25 12 3 0 3 6 9 r12

Normal audio track (Mono)

L dB R

To Stop Playback

Press the Stop button 9.

To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly

Press the Play button I on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. The “R” indication appears on the On Screen Display. ≥ If “OSD” is set to “OFF” (See page 44), the “R” indication

will not appear in repeat playback mode.

Beginning of Tape End of Recorded Part

Repeat Playback

PLAY

REWIND

To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode:

Press the Stop button 9.

Control Signal Interruption (at least 5 sec.)

0:00.29

Indication of the Repeat Playback mode

To Rewind the Tape a Little to View the Same Scene Again (Replay Function)

If you want to view the same scene again, for example because you could not catch clearly what a person said, simply press the REPLAY button 4, to rewind the tape a little from its present position and play it back again. The direction in which the tape is rewound depends on what playback mode the VCR is in when you press the REPLAY button 4. ≥ If you press the REPLAY button 4 when the VCR is in the

stop, rewind, fast-forward, slow playback, or standby (Off) mode, the Replay function does not work.

≥ Repeatedly pressing this button changes the indication in

the following order:

Counter display (normal playback mode)

240 (min.)

To Stop Midway:

Press the Stop button 9.

30 (min.)

180 (min.)

60 (min.)

120 (min.)

To Play Back NTSC Video Cassettes on Your PAL TV (Quasi-NTSC Playback Function)

This VCR allows playback of tapes recorded in the NTSC system on a normal PAL system TV with the same operations as usual. On some TVs, however, the playback picture may roll up or down. ≥ If your TV has a V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment

function, use it to try to stop the picture movement.

Convenient Automatic Functions

VCR Auto Power On

When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically.

Auto Playback Start

When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback start automatically without having to press the Play button I.

During Normal Playback, Cue Playback and Still Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR switches over to the review playback mode for a few seconds and then resumes normal playback.

During Review Playback:

When you press the REPLAY button 4, the VCR briefly switches over to Cue playback and then plays back at normal speed in forward direction from the point where the REPLAY button 4 was pressed.

To Stop Playback Automatically (Playback Off Timer Function)

If you set the playback duration, the playback will stop automatically. After the set playback time has elapsed, the VCR automatically stops playback and switches off.

To Activate the Playback Off Timer Function:

During normal playback, press the Play button I for more than 2 seconds to put the VCR in the Playback Off Timer mode. After that, press the Play button I on the VCR repeatedly until the desired playback duration is displayed on the VCR display.

on the VCR

VCR-off Playback

When the VCR is off, an inserted cassette can be played back by pressing the Play button I.

Auto Rewind

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. ≥ This function does not work during timer recording and

OTR.

Automatic Switching Off and Ejection

When the VCR is switched off, and inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing the EJECT button Y. The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.

To Eject the Video Cassette Using the Remote Control

Keep pressing the Stop button 9 for at least 3 seconds.

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